15K+ Random Movie Reviews

🎬 Annihilation (2018) – Random Movie #2019This week, we review Annihilation (2018), Alex Garland’s cerebral sci-fi horror that blends mind-bending visuals with deep existential dread. Natalie Portman leads a team of scientists into “The Shimmer,” a mysterious and mutating zone where nature rewrites the rules of biology—and reality itself. With themes of self-destruction, identity, and transformation, the film offers a haunting meditation on what it means to change… and whether that change is survivable.🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s All-Time Movie List—if faced with the unknown, would you turn back… or step forward and face what’s waiting? Listen now to find out!🎧 Join Colin & Ni...

🎬 Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) – Random Movie #14081This week, we review Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), Tony Randel’s nightmarish sequel that dives deeper into Clive Barker’s twisted world of pain and pleasure. Picking up right after the original, the film follows Kirsty (Ashley Laurence) as she descends into the hellish dimension of the Cenobites to rescue her father and confront the sadistic Dr. Channard. With grotesque visuals, surreal landscapes, and philosophical musings on suffering, this cult horror classic explores the thin line between torment and transcendence.🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s All-Time Movie List—if a doorway to another dimension opened… would you run, or take o...

🎬 Unforgiven (1992) – Random Movie #898This week, we review Unforgiven (1992), Clint Eastwood’s revisionist Western that deconstructs the myths of violence and heroism on the American frontier. Eastwood stars as William Munny, a retired gunslinger dragged back into one last job, alongside Morgan Freeman’s steady Ned Logan and a brash young wannabe. With Gene Hackman as the brutal sheriff Little Bill, this brooding, Oscar-winning drama explores morality, regret, and the true cost of a violent past.🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s All-Time Movie List—if you had the chance to leave your old life behind for good… would you really walk away? Listen now to find...

🎬 The Long Good Friday (1982) – Random Movie #1518This week, we review The Long Good Friday (1982), John Mackenzie’s gritty British crime classic set against the backdrop of a changing London. Bob Hoskins delivers a powerhouse performance as Harold Shand, a ruthless gangster trying to go legit just as his criminal empire comes under mysterious attack. Helen Mirren co-stars as his sharp and steady partner, Victoria. With sharp dialogue, political undercurrents, and explosive tension, the film explores ambition, loyalty, and the cost of power in an unforgiving underworld.🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s All-Time Movie List—if your empire was crumbling around you, would you...

🎬 Living (2022) – Random Movie #1718This week, we review Living (2022), Oliver Hermanus’s quietly moving adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru. Bill Nighy stars as Mr. Williams, a buttoned-up civil servant in 1950s London who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, sets out to find meaning in a life he’s long kept at arm’s length. With tender performances and a beautifully restrained script by Kazuo Ishiguro, this reflective drama explores purpose, legacy, and the quiet power of small acts.🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s all-time movie list: if you found out your time was short, would you chase a grand gesture…or simply make a differ...

🎬 The Astronaut's Wife (1999) – Random Movie #14649This week, we review The Astronaut's Wife (1999), Rand Ravich’s eerie blend of sci-fi and psychological thriller. Johnny Depp stars as Spencer Armacost, a NASA astronaut who returns from a mysterious space mission… different. Charlize Theron plays his increasingly unsettled wife, Jillian, who begins to suspect that whatever came back to Earth isn’t entirely human. With its slow-burning tension and themes of identity, trust, and possession, the film probes deep into the fear of the unknown, especially when that unknown is sleeping beside you.🎲 Picked fromMetacritic’s all-time movie list—if your partner came back from spa...

🎬 Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024) – Random Movie #2690This week, we review Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024), directed by Soi Cheang. This Hong Kong martial arts action film delves into themes of survival and community within the infamous Kowloon Walled City. Raymond Lam stars as Chan Lok-kwun, a refugee who, after a desperate act, seeks refuge in the lawless enclave. There, he encounters Cyclone, portrayed by Louis Koo, a martial arts master striving to maintain order amidst chaos. The film explores the delicate balance between authority and compassion in a society governed by its own rules.🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s all-time...

Nobody thought we could do it but we made it through our next 9 random movies! In this episode we look back at what sticks out in our withered memories of the movies we have put ourselves through: Robocop, Paths of Glory, The Lost Weekend, Them!, Face/Off, The Parallax View, AVPR: Aliens v Predator: Requiem, My Left Foot, and The Wrong Man . How did we feel about them in retrospect and with hindsight in our rear view mirror? Listen on and find out!🎧 Join Colin & Niall as we embrace the weird, the wonderful, and the downright awful of cinema!📩 Contact us: 15...

🎬 The Wrong Man (1957) – Random Movie #1106This week, we review The Wrong Man (1957), Alfred Hitchcock’s stark and haunting true-crime drama that trades suspenseful thrills for chilling realism. Henry Fonda stars as Manny Balestrero, a real-life musician wrongly accused of robbery, whose life spirals into a nightmare of mistaken identity and bureaucratic indifference. With its documentary-like approach and stark black-and-white cinematography, The Wrong Man is one of Hitchcock’s most understated yet powerful films, exploring the terrifying fragility of justice.🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s all-time movie list—Is The Wrong Man a gripping tale of injustice or just the wrong Hitchcock to pick? Listen...

🎬 My Left Foot (1989) – Random Movie #39This week, we review My Left Foot (1989), Jim Sheridan’s deeply moving biographical drama about triumph against the odds. Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a powerhouse, Oscar-winning performance as Christy Brown, an Irish writer and painter born with cerebral palsy, who learns to express himself using only his left foot. With Brenda Fricker in an equally stirring role as his devoted mother, the film is an inspiring testament to resilience, creativity, and the strength of the human spirit.🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s all-time movie list—Is My Left Foot a step toward greatness or just another awards-season...

🎬 AVPR: Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem (2007) – Random Movie #15802This week, we review AVPR: Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem (2007), the dark (literally) and brutal sequel that pits two of cinema’s most iconic extraterrestrial killers against each other in a small Colorado town. Directed by the Strause brothers, this entry in the AVP franchise turns up the gore but dials down the visibility, as the Predator and Xenomorphs clash in a chaotic battle that leaves the human cast struggling to survive. Is it a guilty pleasure or just a murky mess?🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s all-time movie list—Is AVPR a worthy creature feature showdown o...

🎬 The Parallax View (1974) – Random Movie #7057This week, we review The Parallax View (1974), Alan J. Pakula’s chilling conspiracy thriller that taps into the paranoia of the 1970s. Warren Beatty stars as a determined journalist investigating a shadowy organization linked to a string of political assassinations. As he digs deeper, reality blurs, trust erodes, and the film descends into a nightmarish exploration of power, control, and manipulation. With its unsettling atmosphere and sharp social commentary, The Parallax View remains a masterclass in political suspense.🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s all-time movie list. Is The Parallax View a mind-blowing thriller or just another conspiracy t...

🎬 Face/Off (1997) – Random Movie #1404This week, we review Face/Off (1997), John Woo’s gloriously over-the-top action thriller where identity, vengeance, and slow-motion gunfights collide. Nicolas Cage and John Travolta go full-throttle as a terrorist and an FBI agent who literally swap faces in a mind-bending battle of wits, bullets, and doves. Packed with insane stunts, melodramatic showdowns, and operatic violence, this film is a peak ’90s spectacle that asks: what happens when your worst enemy wears your skin?🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s all-time movie list. Is Face/Off a flawless masterpiece or just a case of mistaken greatness? Listen on to find out!🎧...

🎬 Them! (1954) – Random Movie # 3684This week, we review Them! (1954), Gordon Douglas’s sci-fi horror classic that helped define the “big bug” subgenre of the Atomic Age. James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, and James Arness star in this thrilling tale of radiation-mutated giant ants wreaking havoc in the American Southwest. As the military scrambles to contain the growing menace, the film explores Cold War anxieties and the unintended consequences of nuclear testing.🎲 Picked from Metacritic’s all-time movie list. Is Them! a creepy-crawly classic or just a B-movie buzzkill? Listen on to find out!🎧 Join Colin & Niall as we embrace the weird, the wonderful, and the...

This week, we review The Lost Weekend (1945), Billy Wilder’s groundbreaking psychological drama that dives deep into the harrowing struggle of alcoholism. Ray Milland delivers a career-defining performance as Don Birnam, a writer battling addiction over a destructive four-day binge in New York City. With its raw portrayal of dependency, self-destruction, and despair, this film was ahead of its time, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.🎲 Picked from the Oscar’s all-time best movie award list—does The Lost Weekend still pack a punch today, or has its impact faded over time? Listen now to find out!🎧 Join Colin & Niall as we...

🎬 Paths of Glory (1957) – Random Movie # 7 on listener Rob’s all time movie list.This week, we review Paths of Glory (1957), Stanley Kubrick’s searing anti-war drama that stands as one of the greatest indictments of military corruption and the futility of war. Kirk Douglas stars as Colonel Dax, a principled officer caught between duty and morality when he’s ordered to lead his men on a suicidal assault during World War I. As court-martial proceedings expose the arrogance and cruelty of the top brass, the film delivers a scathing critique of power, sacrifice, and injustice.🎲 Picked from Rob’s all-time movie list—Is Pa...

Random movie number 1 on listener Andrew’s all time movie list, Robocop. Directed by Paul Verhoeven, RoboCop is a sci-fi action classic set in a crime-ridden Detroit of the near future. After a brutal ambush, police officer Alex Murphy (Peter Weller) is transformed into a cybernetic law enforcer by the powerful Omni Consumer Products. But as his memories resurface, he begins to question his programming—and his humanity. Is he just a machine, or is there still a man inside the armor? Listen on and find out.Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.comFollow, rate, and review our podcast on all...

Nobody thought we could do it but we made it to episode 100! We are the most surprised, believe us! In this episode we look back at our journey from episode 1 to episode 99 and play our favorite clips - good and bad!. How did we feel about them in retrospect and with hindsight in our rear view mirror? Listen on and find out!Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.comFollow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviewsFollow us on Tiktok to see our favourite (and least favourite) scenes: https://www.tiktok.com/@15krandommoviereviewsWe are...

Random movie number 1411 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, Repo Man (1984) is a cult-classic sci-fi punk film directed by Alex Cox, starring Emilio Estevez as Otto, a disillusioned young man who stumbles into the bizarre world of car repossession. Paired with a seasoned repo agent played by Harry Dean Stanton, Otto soon discovers that one particular car holds a mysterious—and potentially extraterrestrial—secret. What happens when punk rock, conspiracy theories, and glowing car trunks collide? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https...

Random movie number 43 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, The Third Man (1949), directed by Carol Reed, is a classic film noir set in post-World War II Vienna. Starring Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles, it follows an American writer unraveling the mystery of his friend’s suspicious death amid the shadowy ruins of the city. What secrets lurk in the cobblestone alleys and beneath the haunting zither score? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tikt...

Random movie number 15821 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, Catwoman (2004), directed by Pitof, stars Halle Berry as Patience Phillips, a shy woman who gains feline-inspired powers after a mysterious transformation. Navigating her new identity, she becomes an anti-heroine battling corporate corruption and her own moral dilemmas. Is this tale of claws and redemption a purr-fect fit for the big screen? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to see our favourite (and least favourite) scenes: ht...

Random movie number 849 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, Easy Rider (1969), directed by Dennis Hopper, is a landmark film of the counterculture movement. Starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson, it follows two bikers on a cross-country journey through the American Southwest in search of freedom and meaning. What does their ride reveal about the spirit—and struggles—of 1960s America? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to see our favourite (and least favour...

Random movie number 7080 on Metacritic’s all time movie list,Sunshine (2007), directed by Danny Boyle, is a gripping sci-fi thriller featuring Cillian Murphy, Rose Byrne, and Chris Evans. The story follows a crew of astronauts on a mission to reignite the dying Sun and save humanity, but unforeseen challenges put their mission—and their sanity—to the ultimate test. Can they overcome the odds to save Earth? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to see our fa...

Random movie number 993 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, Withnail and I (1987) is a dark comedy written and directed by Bruce Robinson, starring Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann. Set in 1969, the film follows two out-of-work actors navigating squalor, desperation, and a disastrous countryside holiday. Will they survive their chaotic antics and questionable decisions? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to see our favourite (and least favourite) scenes: https://www.tiktok.com/@15krandommoviereviews We ar...

Random movie number 4503 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, "Seconds" (1966) is a psychological thriller directed by John Frankenheimer, featuring a haunting performance by Rock Hudson. The film delves into the unsettling world of identity and reinvention as a disillusioned man is given the chance to start a new life, courtesy of a mysterious organization. But what happens when the dream of a fresh start becomes a nightmare? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to se...

Random movie 21 picked from a list of movies with some kinda tie to New Year’s Eve, "Trading Places" (1983) is a sharp comedy directed by John Landis, starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd. The film follows a wealthy investor and a street hustler who unknowingly become part of a social experiment when their lives are swapped by two scheming millionaires. Can these two opposites adapt to their new realities, or will chaos ensue? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Fo...

Random movie 14 picked from a list of Christmas movies, "A Christmas Story" (1983) is a beloved holiday classic directed by Bob Clark, featuring Peter Billingsley as Ralphie, a young boy who dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Set in the 1940s, the film humorously follows Ralphie's attempts to convince everyone—from his parents to Santa—that his gift is the perfect choice. Will his holiday wish come true, or is he "gonna shoot his eye out"? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio plat...

Nobody thought we could do it but we made it through our next 9 random movies! In this episode we look back at what sticks out in our withered memories of the movies we have put ourselves through: Spirited Away, Shaun of the Dead, The Thing, Rollerball, The Color Purple, Big Fish, Along Came a Spider, Con Air, and True Romance. How did we feel about them in retrospect and with hindsight in our rear view mirror? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https...

Random movie number 7973 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, "True Romance" (1993) is a crime-filled love story directed by Tony Scott, with a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino. Starring Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette, the film follows a couple on the run after stealing a suitcase full of drugs, attracting the attention of both gangsters and the law. Will their whirlwind romance survive the chaos surrounding them? Listen on and find out. Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to see our fa...

Random movie number 10178 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, "Con Air" (1997) is an action-packed thriller directed by Simon West, starring Nicolas Cage, John Malkovich, and John Cusack. The film follows a group of dangerous convicts who hijack a prison transport plane, with Cage's character, a former soldier, caught in the middle. Will he manage to save the day and make it home to his family? Listen on and find out. Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to see our fa...

Random movie number 12740 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, "Along Came a Spider" (2001) is a thriller directed by Lee Tamahori, featuring Morgan Freeman as the brilliant detective Alex Cross and Monica Potter as a Secret Service agent. The movie follows Cross as he tracks down a kidnapper who has taken the daughter of a U.S. senator. Can Alex Cross outsmart the criminal mastermind before it's too late? Listen on and find out. Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to...

Random movie number 8461 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, "Big Fish" (2003) is a fantastical drama directed by Tim Burton, starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, and Billy Crudup. The film weaves together tall tales and family tension as a son tries to uncover the truth behind his father's larger-than-life stories. Is there more reality in the myths than we think? Listen on and find out. Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to see our favourite (and least favourite) scenes: https://ww...

Random movie number 2286 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, The Color Purple (1985) is a poignant period drama directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker. Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey, the film explores the life and struggles of Celie, an African American woman in the early 20th century, as she faces adversity, personal growth, and the bonds of sisterhood. How does Celie’s journey of self-discovery and empowerment unfold in the face of overwhelming challenges? Listen on and find out. Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our...

Random movie number 16267 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, Rollerball (2002) is a sci-fi action film directed by John McTiernan, a remake of the 1975 classic. The movie stars Chris Klein, LL Cool J, and Rebecca Romijn as players in a violent, futuristic sport designed for corporate entertainment and control. As the stakes rise, the game's brutality threatens to spiral out of control.Is this extreme sport just a game, or something much darker? Listen on and find out. Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Fo...

Random movie number 3 on our custom made Halloween movie list, The Thing (1982) is a chilling sci-fi horror directed by John Carpenter. Set in a remote Antarctic research station, the film follows a group of scientists, led by Kurt Russell, as they confront a shape-shifting alien that can assume the appearance of any living being. As paranoia and fear spread, the tension mounts—who can be trusted? Listen on and find out. Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to see our fa...

Random movie number 13 on our custom made Halloween movie list, Shaun of the Dead (2004) is a horror-comedy directed by Edgar Wright, blending zombies and humor in a uniquely British way. Simon Pegg stars as Shaun, an average guy whose life spirals out of control when a zombie apocalypse hits, forcing him and his friends to fight for survival—mostly at the local pub. Can Shaun save his loved ones while keeping his pint intact? Listen on and find out. Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15kr...

Random movie number 58 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, Spirited Away (2001) is a captivating animated fantasy film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. The story follows a young girl, Chihiro, who stumbles into a mysterious and magical world, where she must navigate spirits, gods, and witches to save her parents and find her way home. What strange and wonderful creatures will she encounter along the way? Listen on and find out. Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Ti...

Nobody thought we could do it but we made it through our next 9 random movies! In this episode we look back at what sticks out in our withered memories of the movies we have put ourselves through: Asteroid City, Three Amigos, Se7en, Inherent Vice, Frankenstein, The Chronicles of Reddick, The Fugitive, Gravity, and Mad Max.. How did we feel about them in retrospect and with hindsight in our rear view mirror? Listen on and find out! Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow...

Random movie 3880 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, Mad Max (1979) is a dystopian action film directed by George Miller, set in a future where law and order have broken down, and violent biker gangs rule the roads. Starring Mel Gibson in his breakout role as Max Rockatansky, a vengeful cop, the film takes viewers on a gritty, high-speed journey through a crumbling society. What drives Max to the edge, and how far will he go for revenge? Listen on and find out. Letterboxd account: 15randommovier Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on al...

Random movie 78 on Metacritic’s all time movie list, "Gravity" (2013), directed by Alfonso Cuarón, is a tense space thriller starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. The film follows two astronauts stranded in space after their shuttle is destroyed, forcing them to fight for survival in the vastness of the cosmos. Will they make it back to Earth, or will space prove too much to handle? Listen on and find out! Letterboxd account: 15randommovier Want to contact us? 15krandommoviereviews@gmail.com Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to...